On another thread this morning I commented about how I believed that the forum had improved during the last couple of years and the main reason that it has done so is it no longer appears to have an ‘elite’. Perhaps I am wrong.

Interesting, I have strived construct a democratic ecosystem within this community, hence the adoption of this particular software. I don’t see elitism but I may be too involved to have a clear perspective. Can anyone elaborate?

It’s the same as it always has been and the only thing I would change, as I posted years ago is to have a Room 101 where members can have a good old rant, using whatever language is required to get things off one’s chest. A no-holds barred padded cell , it’s a great way to get rid of aggression too.

No form will ever allow this to happen of course but the thought is interesting…

as Peter suggested it id put his name in the hat.

One suggestion it should be something people can opt into seeing, you would need to request to join the said group and not be able to see it even as a member unless you were given a certain badge. What ou dont want is regular members seeign stuff popping up when they dont want to see it.

Interesting, I have strived construct a democratic ecosystem within this community, hence the adoption of this particular software. I don’t see elitism but I may be too involved to have a clear perspective. Can anyone elaborate?

I think a few folks have hardcore followers who will band together when one of the group is targeted in comments, not really elite but friends doing what friends do.

I don’t see elitism now James. I’m just surprised to see that the word elite was used to describe those people who are allowed entry into the lounge. I like the lounge, it serves a purpose but I don’t think that it is elitist. A Room 101 would have to be for members only but open to all members.

Harry. Yet again your reply is inappropriate. I will spell it out for you.

You wrote that the lounge was for the elite.

I pointed out that, in my opinion, the reason that Survive France had improved as a forum is that it no longer has an elite suggesting that the notion that the members of the forum were the elite was wrong.

James replied that he, like me, did not see elitism on the forum.

You questioned James’ use of the word elite.

I pointed out that it was you that had introduced it.

You then ordered me to stop commenting on your posts.

As a member I have the right to comment on your posts Harry, especially when they need commenting on. I see that this post has taken too long and that things have changed.

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